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| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | WBEZ | The star of this year’s Blues Fest: Chicago’s Alligator Records, celebrating 55 years of championing the music | https://www.wbez.org/music/2026/06/02/chicago-blues-festival-alligator-records-bruce-iglauer-lil-ed-williams-55-anniversary | Bruce Iglauer didn’t intend to spend his whole career running a blues label. In the beginning, he was just a 20-something, diehard fan who was determined to record one album with his favorite artist: Mississippi-born Hound Dog Taylor. Iglauer was working as a clerk for Chicago’s Delmark Records when he … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | WBEZ | State lawmakers laud passage of bills protecting reproductive, gender-affirming care | https://www.wbez.org/lgbtq/2026/06/02/state-lawmakers-laud-passage-of-bills-protecting-reproductive-gender-affirming-care | The Illinois legislature’s spring session ended with it signing off on a series of measures setting up protections for LGBTQ+ people, trans foster youth and those seeking abortions — though progressive lawmakers are still looking ahead at where gaps may lie in state law. [ One bill ][14] would prevent … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | WBEZ | These young activists don’t just want César Chavez’s name removed. They want a new style of leadership | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/06/02/these-young-activists-dont-just-want-cesar-chavezs-name-removed-they-want-a-new-style-of-leadership | In Back of the Yards, a neighborhood with a long history of social activism, the push to remove César Chavez’s name from a local elementary school is sparking a reckoning over the leadership of the immigrant rights movement. In the community where Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle” was set, the civil … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | WBEZ | Illinois Legislature bans new immigration detention centers near homes and schools | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/06/02/illinois-legislature-bans-immigration-detention-centers-homes-schools | A bill barring new immigration detention centers from being placed close to homes, schools, churches and other facilities in Illinois is headed to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk. Should he sign the bill, which the Legislature passed in the early hours Monday, new detention centers would become illegal within 1,500 feet … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | WBEZ | Victoria Jaiani, ‘muse’ to choreographer Yuri Possokhov, says latest Joffrey role is one of most difficult yet | https://www.wbez.org/dance/2026/06/02/joffrey-ballet-chicago-eugene-onegin-lyric-opera-victoria-jaiani | Victoria Jaiani, a principal dancer at the Joffrey Ballet, first met the choreographer Yuri Possokhov in her native country of Georgia. He was a principal dancer with the eminent, Moscow-based Bolshoi Ballet, and she was a child of maybe 10 or 11. “I vividly remember when he used to tour … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Sprawling new restaurant Naia on the Chicago Riverwalk opens — and diners can arrive by boat | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-naia-restaurant-riverfront-open-mediterranean/3943112/ | Naia, a sprawling new restaurant spanning nearly a full block of the Chicago Riverwalk opened this week, with dramatic architectural elements including riverfront dining booths and "dock-and-dine" experiences as the 12,000 square- foot Greek-Levantine spot welcomes guests. The [ Mediterranean-inspired restaurant ][1] , from DineAmic Hospitality Group, officially opened for … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago police: Man found stabbed to death in Chatham | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-man-found-stabbed-death-chatham | #### The Brief * * A 48-year-old man was found with stab wounds Monday night in the Chatham neighborhood. * The victim was pronounced dead at the scene in the 8000 block of South Ellis Avenue. * Area Two detectives are investigating, and no arrests have been announced. **CHICAGO** \- … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 3 abandoned homes catch fire in Harvey, power outage reported | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/3-abandoned-homes-catch-fire-harvey-power-outage-reported | #### The Brief * * Three abandoned homes caught fire around 3 a.m. Tuesday in Harvey. * No injuries were immediately reported. * A nearby power outage remains in effect as city leaders call for changes to address abandoned properties. **HARVEY, Ill.** \- Three abandoned homes caught fire early Tuesday … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Man accused of following boys into Chicago bathroom, fondling himself, touching one | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-sought-following-boys-chicago-bathroom-fondling-himself-touching-child-cpd | #### The Brief * * CPD is looking to identify a man who they say followed two boys into a store bathroom. * He allegedly fondled himself and touched one of the boys during the incident. * Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD. **CHICAGO** \- Police are looking … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Sunshine, 80s return as summerlike warmth builds | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-sunshine-80s-return-summerlike-warmth-builds | ![Sunshine, 80s return to Chicagoland as summerlike warmth builds][1] ![Sunshine, 80s return to Chicagoland as summerlike warmth builds][1] #### [ Sunshine, 80s return to Chicagoland as summerlike warmth builds ][2] Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update! #### The Brief * * Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures are expected through … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Two top Mayor Brandon Johnson aides had ties to tech consultant at center of hiring, contracting scandal | https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/06/02/michael-belsky-john-roberson-robert-blackwell-eki-digital-brandon-johnson-lori-lightfoot | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][32] * [ Facebook ][33] * [ Bluesky ][34] * [ Email ][35] * [ Reddit ][36] * [ Flipboard ][37] Mayor Brandon Johnson has dismissed a hiring and contracting scandal that was the subject of an investigation by City … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | The star of this year’s Blues Fest: Chicago’s Alligator Records, celebrating 55 years of championing the music | https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/06/02/chicago-blues-festival-alligator-records-bruce-iglauer-lil-ed-williams-55-anniversary | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] Bruce Iglauer didn’t intend to spend his whole career running a blues label. In the beginning, he was just … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | These young activists don’t just want César Chavez’s name removed. They want a new style of leadership | https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/06/02/these-young-activists-dont-just-want-cesar-chavezs-name-removed-they-want-a-new-style-of-leadership | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] In Back of the Yards, a neighborhood with a long history of social activism, the push to remove César … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dear Abby: Husband doesn't believe his wife is being honest | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/06/02/dearabby-today-dear-abby-husband-doesnt-believe-his-wife-is-being-honest | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] **DEAR ABBY:** I suspect my wife had an affair some years ago. She was spending time with this man … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | Chicago’s Best Summer Dishes | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/june-july-2026/chicagos-best-summer-dishes/ | ## The Summer Dining Checklist 0/13 checked |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | CBS Local | Fireball sightings reported in at least 8 states including Illinois | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fireball-sightings-illinois/ | Sightings of a fireball were reported across Illinois and at least eight other states on Monday night. The American Meteor Society received nearly [ 200 reports of a fireball ][1] seen over Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin around 10 p.m. Some of the reports out of Illinois … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Car crashes into home in unincorporated Cary | https://abc7chicago.com/post/car-crashes-home-oakdale-terrace-unincorporated-cary/19218133/ | CARY, Ill. (WLS) -- People living in a home in unincorporated Cary had a scare Monday night. A car crashed into the home around 5:34 p.m. in the 2500-block of Oakdale Terrace. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][5] Three people inside the house … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Orland Park pool to reopen after staff member reports being treated for E. coli | https://abc7chicago.com/post/orland-park-pool-centennial-aquatic-center-reopen-staff-member-reports-being-treated-coli/19218070/ | ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park will re-open Tuesday. It's been closed since late Saturday afternoon after a staff member reported being treated for E. coli. A second potential case has not been confirmed. The pool reopens Tuesday after a thorough review of … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | ABC Local | VIDEO: Thieves break into several businesses in Archer Heights | https://abc7chicago.com/post/video-thieves-break-several-businesses-archer-heights-including-borinken-cakes-bakery/19218755/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thieves broke into several businesses on the Southwest Side Tuesday morning, Chicago police said. Ring camera video showed the thieves break into the Borinken Cakes Bakery in the 5300-block of South Archer Avenue. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] Three … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | June 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Sabrina Carpenter files restraining order against alleged stalker seen on video trespassing LA home | https://abc7ny.com/post/sabrina-carpenter-files-restraining-order-alleged-stalker-caught-doorbell-camera-trespassing-los-angeles-home/19218734/ | LOS ANGELES -- Singer Sabrina Carpenter filed a temporary restraining order against a 31-year-old man she describes as a stranger who allegedly trespassed at her Los Angeles home and returned multiple times, according to court documents. Carpenter said she has never met the alleged stalker, identified in court documents as … |